Trash Truck Driver Charged In Landfill Stabbing, Police Say

COCKEYSVILLE, MD — Police said that a fight between two junk haulers ended with one at the hospital and another behind bars after an argument escalated at the Baltimore County Central Acceptance facility. One trash truck driver has been charged in connection with the stabbing Monday at the Cockeysville landfill.

"The dispute stemmed from one truck cutting in front of the other truck to enter the dumping area first," police reported.

Christopher Maurice Johnson, 35, was charged with first-degree assault, two counts of second-degree assault and using a dangerous weapon with intent to injure.

According to police, Johnson and another driver were entering the landfill at 10275 Beaver Dam Road after 2 p.m. when Johnson allegedly cut in front of the other truck to enter the dumping area.

When the junk hauler got out and confronted him, Johnson allegedly punched the driver in the face.

Police said a physical fight ensued.

When the junk hauler's passenger ran over to assist his coworker, police said he was stabbed in the abdomen by Johnson.

The 45-year-old victim was taken to Sinai Trauma Center, where police said Tuesday he is expected to survive.

Johnson was arrested at the scene, according to officials. Police said he lives in the 800 block of North Aisquith Street in Baltimore. Court records show he also has an address in the unit block of Aven Way in Nottingham.

Johnson was being held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center. He is slated to appear for a preliminary hearing in Baltimore County District Court on April 20.

Pictured, Christopher Maurice Johnson has been charged in the stabbing at the Cockeysville landfill. Photo Credit: Baltimore County Police Department. Still images from YouTube surveillance video from the landfill courtesy of the Baltimore County Police Department.